CID is an Indian police procedural television series about Mumbai's Crime Investigation Department, created by B. P. Singh for Sony Entertainment Television India.[1] The series starred Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman, Aditya Srivastav and Dayanand Shetty as Senior Inspectors Abhijeet and Daya, Dinesh Phadnis as Inspector Fredricks, Narendra Gupta as forensic expert Dr. Salunkhe as main characters as they are connected from beginning of the show.
The location of the series was set in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The series premiered on 21 January 1998 and is the longest-running television series in India. The last episode aired on 27 October 2018.[2] The series aired its 500th episode on 26 January 2008; 1,000th episode on 27 September 2013 and 1,500th episode on 25 February 2018. The show also re-runs on Sony's sister channel Sony Pal.
Main Members —
ACP Pradyuman —
- Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman (1998–2018). Initially referred as Inspector Shrikant Patkar in the first few episodes after which he got a promotion to ACP in episode 7 "The Case of the Thief Within - I" and has been referred to as ACP Pradyuman since.
Senior Inspector Abhijeet—
Aditya Srivastava as Senior Inspector Abhijeet (1999–2018). He first appeared in episode 39 "The Case of the Stolen Gun - I" as a criminal named Paresh. His role as Inspector Abhijeet started in episode 73 "The Case of the Stolen Dynamite - I".
- Senior Inspector Daya—
Senior Inspector Daya—
Dayanand Shetty as Senior Inspector Daya (1998–2018). He first appeared in episode 15 "The Case of the Anonymous Threats" as Sub Inspector Daya.
- Dr. R.P. Salunkhe —
Narendra Gupta as Dr. R.P. Salunkhe (1998-2003, 2007–2018) Initially referred as Dr. Verma but referred as Salunkhe in later episodes.
Inspector Fredricks— 
- Dinesh Phadnis as Inspector Fredricks "Freddy" (1998–2018). He first appeared in episode 5 "Kissa Raat Ke Shikaar Ka" as a relative of the accused. His role as Sub-Inspector started in episode 9 "The Case of the Third Man" where he was initially referred as Sub Inspector Michael but referred as Fredricks in the later episodes.
Dr. R.P. Salunkhe —
Reoccurring —
- Ansha Sayed as Sub-Inspector Purvi (2011-2018). Her first episode as a cop was episode 746 "Kissa Paagal Ashiq Ka".
- Ajay Nagrath as Sub-Inspector Pankaj (2012-2018). He made his debut in the episode 901 "CID Par Grahan - III" as one of the officers including Inspector Suraj introduced by DCP Chitrole to keep an eye on ACP Pradyuman and the team.
- Shraddha Musale as Dr. Tarika (2007-2018). Her debut episode was episode 477 "The Don's Final Revenge".
- Hrishikesh Pandey as Inspector Sachin (2010–2016) He first appeared in episode 618 "Khooni Deewar" as a cop named Siddharth. His role of Inspector Sachin started in episode 619 Maut ka Aashirwad. Also in CID Special Bureau, he played the role of Senior Inspector Abhimanyu.
- Janvi Chheda as Sub-Inspector Shreya (2012-2016, 2018). She made her debut in episode 842, "Raaz Sar Aur Haath Ka".
- Dhananjay Mandrekar as Sub-Inspector Sudhakar (1998–2005).
- Ashwini Kalsekar as Inspector Asha (1998–2004). She first appeared in the episode 11 The Case of Second Statement - I.
- Ashutosh Gowariker as Senior Inspector Virendra (1998–1999). He first appeared in episode 7 "The Case of the Thief Within - I". His last episode in the show was episode 56 "The Case of Missing Fugitive - II".
- Sanjay Shemkalyanee as Sub-Inspector Desai (1998)
- Pranav Verma as Sub-Inspector Shinde (1998)
- Afshan Khan as Sub-Inspector Mridula (1998). She first appeared in episode 7 "Case of the Thief Within - I".
- Sanjeev Seth as Sub-Inspector Sanjeev (1998). He first appeared in episode 15 "The Case of Anonymous Threats - I". Additionally, he also appeared as a case victim named Sanjeev in episode 93 "The Case of The Red Cloth - I".
- Tushar Dalvi as Inspector Jayant (1999). He first appeared in episode 69 "The Case of Cross Connection - I".
- Shweta Kawatra as Dr. Niyati Pradhan (2003, 2005–2007). Her first episode was episode 139.
- Mandeep Bhandar as Dr. Vrinda Wagle (2003–2004)
- Mona Ambegaonkar as Dr. Anjalika Deshmukh (2004–2005)
- Manav Gohil as Inspector Daksh (2004–2005)
- Smita Bansal as Inspector Aditi (2004–2005) Her first episode was episode 331 "The Case of the Haunted Building - I". Her last episode was episode 379 "Mad Bomber - II".
- Kavita Kaushik as Inspector Anushka (2005–2006)
- Sai Deodhar as Inspector Priyanka (2005) Her first episode was episode 384 "Case of the Dead Waiter - I".
- Rajeev Khandelwal as ACP Prithviraj (2005)
- Vivek V. Mashru as Inspector Vivek (2006–2012). His first episode was episode 434 "The Case of the Killer Eyes". He was last seen in Episode 846 "Rahasyamay Bullet – III"
- Alka Verma as Inspector Muskaan (2006–2007). "The Case of Inspector Daya's Abduction", episode 481 was her last episode. She was transferred.
- Amar Upadhyay as Inspector Rishi (2006)
- Priya Wal as Dr. Nyla Rajadhyaksha (2006–2007)
- Parinita Seth as Inspector Kaveri (2008). She first appeared as a culprit in episode 484 "The Cures of the Rose Queen", but as a cop in Episode 509 "Khoon Bhari Holi", recruited by ACP Pradyuman through interview. In Episode 524 she was revealed to have gone for Special Training in Delhi. But she made a comeback in Episode 530 "Mystery Of The Triangular Bullet". Her last episode was Episode 537 "Khooni Goli Ka Rahasya".
- Jimmy Nanda as Inspector Lavanya (2008–2009) She was first seen spying on the CID team in episode 509 "Khoon Bhari Holi". She was revealed as the new CID officer in episode 510 "Katil Kaun Dohri Uljhan". She was last seen in episode 558 "Students Mass Murderer".
- Megha Gupta as Inspector Devyana (2007–2008)
- Vaishnavi Dhanraj as Inspector Tasha Kumar (2009–2010). Her first episode was episode 570 "Ek Rahasyamay Laash". Her last episode was Episode 678 "Katre Mein Tasha". She died in the episode.
- Abhay Shukla as Inspector Nikhil (2010-2016) His first episode as a cop was episode 739 "Qatl Ka Raaz Mare Hue Qatil Ke Paas".
- Jasveer Kaur as Inspector Kajal (2010–2012) Her first episode was episode 619 "Maut Ka Aashirwad".
- Manini Mishra as Dr. Sonali Barwe (2010–2011) Her first episode was episode 620 "Rahasyamay Darwaza".
- Vikas Kumar as Senior Inspector Rajat (2012–2013). He joined in Episode 841 "Khooni Paani".
- Vineet Kumar Chaudhary as Inspector Vineet (2012–2013). His first episode was episode 842 "Raaz Sar Aur Haath Ka" where he was introduced along with Inspector Shreya.
- Neha Gadoria as Trainee Officer Roma (2012) Her first episode was episode 850 "Khoon Khabri Ka". She died in Episode 854 "Khatre Mein CID Officer – II" due to being kidnapped and overflow of blood.
- Maninder Singh as Inspector Dushyant Hemraj (2014)
- Gaurav Khanna as Inspector Kavin (2014)
- Tanya Abrol as Sub-Inspector Jaywanti Shinde (2014–2016)
- Jagjit Athwal as Sub-Inspector Vansh (2014–2016)
- Vikas Salgotra as Sub-Inspector Mayur (2014–2016)
- Pooja Khatri as Sub-Inspector Ishita (2014–2016)
- Amaani Satrala as Sub-Inspector Divya (2014–2015)
- Ankur Sharma Kabir as Sub-Inspector Karan (2014–2015)
- Abid Shaikh as Sub-Inspector Vikram (2014)
- Vivana Singh as Cyber Inspector Ritu (2017–2018)
- Rahil Azam as Nakul (2004–2005, 2015)
- Mahesh Manjrekar as Harpeez Dongara (2010)
- Tarun Khanna as Inspector Suraj (2012–2013)
- Deepak Shirke as ACP Digvijay (2012–2013) He was brought in CID by DCP Chitrole as the new ACP in place of Pradyuman. It was later revealed that he committed a crime long ago.
- Rahul Dev as Katori Damta (2016)
- Karmveer Choudhary as Pratap Singh
- Manoj Ramola as Ashok
- Kuldeep Singh as Dr. Vaibhav (2014)
- B. P. Singh as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole (2005-2016)
- K.K. Goswami as Dhenchu (2013-2014)
- Tigmanshu Dhulia as Barbosa, Leader of The Eye Gang (2018)
- Ansha Sayed as Sub-Inspector Purvi (2011-2018). Her first episode as a cop was episode 746 "Kissa Paagal Ashiq Ka".
- Ajay Nagrath as Sub-Inspector Pankaj (2012-2018). He made his debut in the episode 901 "CID Par Grahan - III" as one of the officers including Inspector Suraj introduced by DCP Chitrole to keep an eye on ACP Pradyuman and the team.
- Shraddha Musale as Dr. Tarika (2007-2018). Her debut episode was episode 477 "The Don's Final Revenge".
- Hrishikesh Pandey as Inspector Sachin (2010–2016) He first appeared in episode 618 "Khooni Deewar" as a cop named Siddharth. His role of Inspector Sachin started in episode 619 Maut ka Aashirwad. Also in CID Special Bureau, he played the role of Senior Inspector Abhimanyu.
- Janvi Chheda as Sub-Inspector Shreya (2012-2016, 2018). She made her debut in episode 842, "Raaz Sar Aur Haath Ka".
- Dhananjay Mandrekar as Sub-Inspector Sudhakar (1998–2005).
- Ashwini Kalsekar as Inspector Asha (1998–2004). She first appeared in the episode 11 The Case of Second Statement - I.
- Ashutosh Gowariker as Senior Inspector Virendra (1998–1999). He first appeared in episode 7 "The Case of the Thief Within - I". His last episode in the show was episode 56 "The Case of Missing Fugitive - II".
- Sanjay Shemkalyanee as Sub-Inspector Desai (1998)
- Pranav Verma as Sub-Inspector Shinde (1998)
- Afshan Khan as Sub-Inspector Mridula (1998). She first appeared in episode 7 "Case of the Thief Within - I".
- Sanjeev Seth as Sub-Inspector Sanjeev (1998). He first appeared in episode 15 "The Case of Anonymous Threats - I". Additionally, he also appeared as a case victim named Sanjeev in episode 93 "The Case of The Red Cloth - I".
- Tushar Dalvi as Inspector Jayant (1999). He first appeared in episode 69 "The Case of Cross Connection - I".
- Shweta Kawatra as Dr. Niyati Pradhan (2003, 2005–2007). Her first episode was episode 139.
- Mandeep Bhandar as Dr. Vrinda Wagle (2003–2004)
- Mona Ambegaonkar as Dr. Anjalika Deshmukh (2004–2005)
- Manav Gohil as Inspector Daksh (2004–2005)
- Smita Bansal as Inspector Aditi (2004–2005) Her first episode was episode 331 "The Case of the Haunted Building - I". Her last episode was episode 379 "Mad Bomber - II".
- Kavita Kaushik as Inspector Anushka (2005–2006)
- Sai Deodhar as Inspector Priyanka (2005) Her first episode was episode 384 "Case of the Dead Waiter - I".
- Rajeev Khandelwal as ACP Prithviraj (2005)
- Vivek V. Mashru as Inspector Vivek (2006–2012). His first episode was episode 434 "The Case of the Killer Eyes". He was last seen in Episode 846 "Rahasyamay Bullet – III"
- Alka Verma as Inspector Muskaan (2006–2007). "The Case of Inspector Daya's Abduction", episode 481 was her last episode. She was transferred.
- Amar Upadhyay as Inspector Rishi (2006)
- Priya Wal as Dr. Nyla Rajadhyaksha (2006–2007)
- Parinita Seth as Inspector Kaveri (2008). She first appeared as a culprit in episode 484 "The Cures of the Rose Queen", but as a cop in Episode 509 "Khoon Bhari Holi", recruited by ACP Pradyuman through interview. In Episode 524 she was revealed to have gone for Special Training in Delhi. But she made a comeback in Episode 530 "Mystery Of The Triangular Bullet". Her last episode was Episode 537 "Khooni Goli Ka Rahasya".
- Jimmy Nanda as Inspector Lavanya (2008–2009) She was first seen spying on the CID team in episode 509 "Khoon Bhari Holi". She was revealed as the new CID officer in episode 510 "Katil Kaun Dohri Uljhan". She was last seen in episode 558 "Students Mass Murderer".
- Megha Gupta as Inspector Devyana (2007–2008)
- Vaishnavi Dhanraj as Inspector Tasha Kumar (2009–2010). Her first episode was episode 570 "Ek Rahasyamay Laash". Her last episode was Episode 678 "Katre Mein Tasha". She died in the episode.
- Abhay Shukla as Inspector Nikhil (2010-2016) His first episode as a cop was episode 739 "Qatl Ka Raaz Mare Hue Qatil Ke Paas".
- Jasveer Kaur as Inspector Kajal (2010–2012) Her first episode was episode 619 "Maut Ka Aashirwad".
- Manini Mishra as Dr. Sonali Barwe (2010–2011) Her first episode was episode 620 "Rahasyamay Darwaza".
- Vikas Kumar as Senior Inspector Rajat (2012–2013). He joined in Episode 841 "Khooni Paani".
- Vineet Kumar Chaudhary as Inspector Vineet (2012–2013). His first episode was episode 842 "Raaz Sar Aur Haath Ka" where he was introduced along with Inspector Shreya.
- Neha Gadoria as Trainee Officer Roma (2012) Her first episode was episode 850 "Khoon Khabri Ka". She died in Episode 854 "Khatre Mein CID Officer – II" due to being kidnapped and overflow of blood.
- Maninder Singh as Inspector Dushyant Hemraj (2014)
- Gaurav Khanna as Inspector Kavin (2014)
- Tanya Abrol as Sub-Inspector Jaywanti Shinde (2014–2016)
- Jagjit Athwal as Sub-Inspector Vansh (2014–2016)
- Vikas Salgotra as Sub-Inspector Mayur (2014–2016)
- Pooja Khatri as Sub-Inspector Ishita (2014–2016)
- Amaani Satrala as Sub-Inspector Divya (2014–2015)
- Ankur Sharma Kabir as Sub-Inspector Karan (2014–2015)
- Abid Shaikh as Sub-Inspector Vikram (2014)
- Vivana Singh as Cyber Inspector Ritu (2017–2018)
- Rahil Azam as Nakul (2004–2005, 2015)
- Mahesh Manjrekar as Harpeez Dongara (2010)
- Tarun Khanna as Inspector Suraj (2012–2013)
- Deepak Shirke as ACP Digvijay (2012–2013) He was brought in CID by DCP Chitrole as the new ACP in place of Pradyuman. It was later revealed that he committed a crime long ago.
- Rahul Dev as Katori Damta (2016)
- Karmveer Choudhary as Pratap Singh
- Manoj Ramola as Ashok
- Kuldeep Singh as Dr. Vaibhav (2014)
- B. P. Singh as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole (2005-2016)
- K.K. Goswami as Dhenchu (2013-2014)
- Tigmanshu Dhulia as Barbosa, Leader of The Eye Gang (2018)
CID: Special Bureau cast (2004–2006)
- Anup Soni as ACP Ajatshatru
- Salil Ankola as Senior Inspector Akshay
- Nimai Bali as Senior Inspector Pratap
- Hrishikesh Pandey as Senior Inspector Abhimanyu
- Sushmita Daan as Inspector Jasmine Prakash
- Manasi Varma as Inspector Tejali
- Sharad Kelkar as Inspector Jehan
- Mahi as Inspector Gargi
- Mugdha Godbole as Inspector Akanksha
- Amita Chandekar as Inspector Ashwini
- Sachin Sharma as Inspector Samar
- Kushal Punjabi as Inspector Kushal
- Ravindra Mankani as Dr. Bharadwaj
- Shweta Kawatra as Dr. Niyati Pradhan
- Dilip Joshi as Bob
